The southern United States is currently facing a barrage of severe weather conditions, with multiple alerts issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for various states. From wind advisories to red flag warnings and freeze watches, residents in these areas are urged to exercise caution and prepare for potentially hazardous conditions.
In Texas, wind advisories have been issued for several counties, including Cameron Island, Coastal Cameron, Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Willacy, Kenedy Island, and Willacy Island. North winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are expected, posing risks of blowing around unsecured objects, downing tree limbs, and causing power outages.
Similarly, northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph have prompted wind advisories in north central and northeast Texas. These conditions can also lead to the same impacts of unsecured objects being blown around and potential power outages.
A red flag warning has been issued for areas along and south of Interstate 10, along US Highway 57, and Coastal Plains in Texas. Breezy to windy conditions, coupled with low relative humidities, create critical fire weather conditions. The NWS warns that any fires that develop under these circumstances could rapidly increase in size and intensity, becoming challenging to control.
In New Mexico, a freeze watch has been issued for the Tularosa Basin, Upper Gila River Valley, Luna County, Dona Ana County, and Hudsepth County. Low temperatures ranging from 30 to 35 degrees are expected, with the potential to cause frost and freeze conditions that could harm crops, sensitive vegetation, and outdoor plumbing.
Across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, wind advisories are in effect due to northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Residents in these areas are advised to secure loose objects and be prepared for possible power outages caused by downed tree limbs.
Additionally, a coastal flood watch has been issued for Anne Arundel County in Maryland, with up to two feet of inundation above ground level expected due to tidal flooding. This could lead to flooding in low-lying areas, affecting parking lots, businesses, and roads.
As these weather events unfold, it is crucial for residents to stay informed, follow safety guidelines, and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property. By heeding the warnings issued by the NWS and local authorities, individuals can minimize risks and ensure their well-being during these challenging weather conditions.
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References:
– NWS Alerts: [Brownsville TX](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.72c90d694a3b3fad5455b921dfb173fa003df031.001.1.cap), [Fort Worth TX](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.569268e33e30a5f29773280eb4c80edc15e93e3e.002.1.cap), [Austin/San Antonio TX](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.42a79bb7c7c92afb209d91de5c8c981672ae176b.002.2.cap), [El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e7a3f783f118c48f289253c6437c75e7937990b2.001.1.cap), [Shreveport LA](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e3d31a53930c721c43789fc3baa3164b045fa09e.001.1.cap), [Norman OK](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.cd52c7ee086c9a3e69928d2978e2ac354a15a73e.001.1.cap), [Baltimore MD/Washington DC](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.97935262420148873d278b081faea1f4f3de89c0.001.2.cap)
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